Katharine Schroeder
Katharine is a writer and photographer who has lived on the North Fork for nearly 40 years, except for three-plus years in Hong Kong a decade ago, working for the actor Jackie Chan. She lives in Cutchogue.
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Photos: An evening of ugly sweaters and holiday cheer for a good cause
Some of the ugliest sweaters on the North Fork gathered at the Greenport Harbor Brewery in Peconic Friday night, and the people wearing them were happy to show them off for a good cause.
After North Fork shelter dog’s story goes national, Virginia woman steps up to pay his adoption fee
Seven-year-old Elijah has a Secret Santa.
After reading about the pup who has been waiting nearly four years to find his forever family, a Virginia woman...
Photos: Sneak preview of Mattituck High School’s 82nd annual variety show
Mattituck High School will present its 82nd annual variety show Dec. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Over a dozen acts are scheduled, ranging from comedy skits to singing performances.
Orient’s Candyman sweetens the Christmas season the old-fashioned way
Ever wonder how candy canes are made? Here's an inside look at how The Candyman in Orient produces its hand-crafted, red-and-white striped sweets.
Iconic Greenport Santa gets an overhaul just in time for the holidays
Greenport's iconic wooden Santa has been given a facelift thanks to students in Mrs. Baglivi's art class and Mr. Davies' shop class at Greenport...
Local dog, left in North Fork animal shelter for three years, is chosen for national adoption campaign
Seven-year-old Elijah, who lives at the North Fork Animal Welfare League’s Peconic facility, is one of those animals who has been waiting for way too long to find a home.
Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks rocking in Greenport for local children
Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks rocked out at Billy's by the Bay this afternoon at the restaurant's Toys for Tots party. Photo gallery.
Kids and carols and good cheer: Ho-ho-ho! It’s Santa Day in Mattituck
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at the Mattituck Plaza shopping center in style Saturday afternoon compliments of the Mattituck Fire Department for the annual Mattituck Chamber of Commerce 'Santa Day' event. Photo gallery.
Cutchogue kicks off holiday season with tree lighting, visit from jolly old St. Nick
There was a hint of winter in the air Saturday evening as the Peconic Bay Carolers led the crowd gathered at the Cutchogue Village Green in song, kicking off the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa himself.
Holiday house tour draws crowds to Cutchogue for day of food, fun, festivity
Day one of the sold-out Cutchogue Holiday House Tour was a smashing success as hundreds of visitors made their way from B&Bs to historical buildings over the course of the day on Saturday.
